$A$ satellite is orbiting close to the Earth and has a kinetic energy $K$. The minimum extra kinetic energy required by it to just overcome the gravitational pull of the Earth is

  • A
    $ \sqrt{3} K $
  • B
    $ K $
  • C
    $ 2 \sqrt{2} K $
  • D
    $ 2 K $

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